Associate of Science in Landscape Design and Construction Specialist

Peralta Community College District

The Landscape Design and Construction Specialist degree and certificate program provides additional training for students interested in working in the field of landscape de­sign/build. The curriculum provides advanced studies in de­sign, plant ID and basic horticulture, and provides founda­tional training towards working in a design/build firm, and obtaining a landscape contractor’s license, irrigation design certi­fication, and related specialties (lighting, water features, water management).Students who complete the degree or certificate will be able to:Design and build landscapes that provide basic human livability, meet client functional and financial needs, and support community health and well-being.Design and build landscapes that respond to regional ecology, and support principles of sustainability.Communicate landscape design and building concepts to clients, contractors, and public agencies through electronic media, reports, graphic representation, and spoken presentationsDegree Major Requirements:

Merritt College